Gatti Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Gatti surname: its meaning, its roots in Italy, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Gatti name
Gatti is the plural of Gatto, "cat", an Italian nickname for someone thought to be agile, sly or catlike in manner or appearance. It is typical of northern and central Italy, especially Lombardy, Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna, and is also found in Switzerland.
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This overview covers the Gatti name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Argentina and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Gatti name FAQ
What does the Gatti name mean?
Cats; catlike. Common variants include Gatto, Gattini, Del Gatto.
Where does the Gatti surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Argentina and Switzerland.
Is there a Gatti coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Gatti crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gatti coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia.